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B694 NUT

1985 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,497 mi
Last recorded26,497 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1985 Volvo 300 Series71,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB694 NUT
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 26,497 miles

Both front wings corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 26,497 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front wings corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,407 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 22,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,997 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 20,997 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,912 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,724 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 20,723 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 20,493 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?

Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,789
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
13,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,378
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,789
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,281
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,666
Stop lamp not working 2,346
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B694 NUT is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 71,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 300 Series fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 5,378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B694 NUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 300 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B694 NUT registered?

B694 NUT is a 1985 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 12 March 1985.

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